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Membership
at Bethel
While everyone who attends Bethel is fully a part of our church family, because Bethel is a registered corporation under the Ontario Not for Profit Act, we are legally required by the Province of Ontario and by our constitution to have formal corporate membership. Even if you’ve been coming for a long time, it’s a great step to become a member so you can vote and nominate board members and be part of our annual meeting that gives an overview of what is happening at Bethel.
Our membership class for new members is held every Spring.
At Bethel, church membership is all about taking the next step and becoming a committed member of the church family. It’s not the same thing as making a commitment to Christ or regular church attendance or involvement in the ministry of the church. It’s a subsequent decision we make, considering our relationship with Christ, to fully commit to the vision and values of Bethel.
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A commitment that people make to be part of the life and function of a local body of believers
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A means by which the church can be governed according to our Constitution and the Ontario Not For Profit Corporations Act.
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A structure of support and accountability
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The means through which church leadership is provided
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A sense of belonging
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An opportunity to be involved in some of the decision-making processes
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An opportunity to be involved in specific, significant levels of leadership
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An opportunity to provide input into the direction and vision of the church
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Attend Sunday services regularly
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Attend the Bethel Membership Class held every spring
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Demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ
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Agree with our statement of faith
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Apply for approval from the church board by filling out our online form after attending the
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Regular attendance at Sunday and other services
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Agreement with our statement of faith
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Supporting the vision and direction of Bethel and its leadership
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Faithful financial support
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Mandatory annual meeting in November each year
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Those who have moved from another Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada church and are official members of that church may have their membership transferred to Bethel by requesting a letter of transfer from their previous church and submitting it to the Lead Pastor at Bethel: info@bethel.ca